[R18] Brother as husband – “Brother as Husband” Chapter 11 [English]

11 Queen Mother Chu

On the day when the Yan family’s father and son returned to the court in triumph, Empress Dowager Chu, in order to show her honor, specially asked Emperor Qi Ling to lead hundreds of officials to welcome him at Nanhua Gate.

Northern Xinjiang and Qi are adjacent to each other, and there will be frictions and wars every year. When encountering barbarians, the Qi people have not won many times.This time, in the spirit of harmony between the two countries, the Empress Dowager Chu sent a delegation to negotiate. However, the eighty-four-member delegation was brutally massacred by the barbarians, including three Yuan Shangqing officials. When the news spread back to Qi, the Empress Dowager Chu was furious.

With Yan Rong, Marquis of Huaiyin, as the commander-in-chief, and the eldest son Yan Jing as the deputy commander, they led the Yan family troops to pacify Northern Xinjiang. Everyone thought that this battle would take two or three years, but they never expected that in just half a year, the army would fight all the way to the northern Xinjiang king’s tent!

This was probably Qi’s most victorious battle in more than thirty years.

Yan Luan was served by a servant and put on the dress newly sent by Princess Yongkang. People in Qi wore vermilion, and they wore white or red clothes for major banquets. Her dress, which was frosty and dark blue, did not quite comply with the rules.

“Are you sure you want me to wear this?”

Mammy was arranging the luxurious jade set around her waist. When her fingers brushed the small pearls on the complicated pattern, she couldn’t help but smile: “Nowadays, women in your noble family are pursuing beauty, and there are no rules. I think this dress is the most suitable for my wife. It is extremely beautiful.”

Princess Yongkang seems to like the Yan people’s dressing style. Her waist is deeply curved and wide sleeves follow the wind. As soon as a beautiful woman like Yan Luan puts on her upper body, she looks slim and graceful. When she walks, she looks like the moon swaying in the water, gentle and attractive.

However, Yan Luan soon discovered a new problem. This style of waist skirt not only showed off the waist, but also showed off the breasts!Although she is only thirteen years old, the pair of breasts on her chest are several times more rounded than those of women of the same age. The delicate collarbone is exposed on the front, and the flower-shaped white jade necklace can be seen moving with the rise and fall of her chest, which makes people’s eyes warm.

“This style was modified by the elder. The Yan people are much more open than this. The front is usually open to the shoulders.” Mammy noticed Yan Luan’s hesitation and hurriedly explained a few words.

The current trend of beauty is fashionable, and it does not restrict women from dressing conservatively.

Yan Luan nodded. In today’s banquet, the Yan family is the protagonist. As the long-renowned Princess Miyang, Princess Yongkang knows how to dress her daughter better than anyone else.

“Will Yan Fei go?”

The grandma who was holding the jade paper was stunned for a moment, and then she remembered something and replied: “I’m afraid I don’t know about it yet. The old slave told the eldest master that day when he returned home. The concubine was sent to the Chu family that night. There is no news now. She must have become a concubine.”

Because of Yan Fei’s special status, Princess Yongkang didn’t get angry. Sparing her life and throwing her to Uncle Chu’s house was considered a mercy.And the Chu family is not stupid. There is no way to send the eldest daughter like this. Knowing that she is a useless person, she just gave her a concubine title hastily, for fear that doing too much will make Princess Yongkang disgusted.

Princess Yongkang deliberately kept her beloved daughter from knowing about these chores, so Yan Luan didn’t know until now that she was no longer in the mansion.

“Concubine? That’s all, let’s go.”

Yan Luan was not a holy mother, and every word out of Yan Fei’s mouth that day was shocking. If Chu Meng hadn’t been timid, Yan Luan wouldn’t have known what would have happened. The fact that people are still alive can be considered her blessing.

When Princess Yongkang got into the carriage and left for the palace, Yan Luan discovered that there were many more people in the streets and alleys, including people celebrating and soldiers who had not yet taken off their armor, all of whom were smiling.

All in all, the father and son of the Yan family are considered to be wizards in leading troops in wars, especially Yan Rong. According to historical records, he fought against the barbarians in northern Xinjiang, defeated Jinwu Khan, sent troops to the south three times, and finally recovered the thirteen prefectures, which can be said to be a great military exploit.

And this time to pacify Northern Xinjiang, it was the first battle between he and Yan Jing to dominate…

Once the carriage arrived at the palace gate, it was no longer possible to enter. The family members of the aristocratic family had to change carriages to be driven into the palace on foot. Princess Yongkang, as the imperial aunt, had a specific guard of honor, and so did Yan Luan, who had been waiting for her with internal officials.

“My lord, sir, please come forward. The Queen Mother has been waiting at Changle Palace for a long time.”

She was probably the internal official who served Empress Dowager Chu, and her words and deeds were impeccable. Princess Yongkang smiled gracefully and was helped by him to get into the sedan chair, and Yan Luan also got into the peacock cool sedan beside the plate.

Entering the palace for the first time, Yan Luan was inevitably surprised. The Chen Palace of Qi State was not like the Forbidden City a thousand years later, with red walls and glazed tiles, but an extremely solemn and solemn Han Palace. After passing the Changhua Gate, you could see many powerful female family members attending the banquet. When Princess Yongkang arrived, they rushed to salute each other.

“Okay, today is a state banquet. No need to be polite. Madams, please follow me to the Queen Mother’s residence first.”

Yan Luan’s Bu Chu was right next to her mother. This was the first time she had seen Princess Yongkang like this. Although she smiled, the natural royal aura on her elegant and noble face made people awe for no reason.

Holding the small brocade folding fan in her hand tightly, she saw Jiang Fuyuan in the crowd. She was about to speak out before she remembered the current situation.

When they arrived at Changle Palace, Princess Yongkang took the lead into the main hall, holding Yan Luan’s hand and walking slowly. At this time, there were many ladies in the hall. When they saw Princess Yongkang coming, they stood up to say hello, and even the Queen Mother Chu smiled.

“Ah Mi is very happy today, please come and take a seat.”

Only then did Yan Luan realize that Empress Dowager Chu called Princess Yongkang her maiden name – Yuan Mi. When Yan Luan was granted the title of Princess Miyang, it was because of Princess Yongkang’s love that he specifically chose the best Miyang City in his fiefdom, which had the same name as his own.

Queen Mother Chu was sitting on the jade platform ten steps high, with a seat beside her. Princess Yongkang and Yan Luan went to that seat after bowing.

After sitting down on his knees, Yan Luan took a closer look at the Queen Mother Chu who was talking to her mother. She had to say that it was completely different from what she had imagined. Mrs. Chu, who was in her thirties, had an elegant appearance, exquisite makeup, and elegant palace attire. Her every frown and smile were somewhat fierce and formidable.

“I haven’t seen you for a month. Our Aluan has become more and more beautiful. Why don’t we call her aunt anymore?”

Yan Luan, who had been wandering for nine days, was called upon, only to find that the Empress Dowager Chu was looking at him with a smile. The lady from the aristocratic family below also looked at her. With hundreds of pairs of eyes staring at her, she felt a little frightened.

“Auntie Huang is so complimentary. I dare not say that the appearance of Aluan Puliu is beautiful.”

The girl’s words were more playful than overly arrogant. Empress Dowager Chu smiled and waved her hands: “This girl is quite humble. Come on, let’s go out and play. I won’t limit you little girls.”

After thanking him, Yan Luan was the first to run out of the hall and stood under the corridor to take a long breath of fresh air. Jiang Fuyuan followed him.

“Why are you running so fast? I just ignored you with my wink.”

Yan Luan complained endlessly: “I was almost scared to death by Queen Mother Chu. It was the first time I talked to such a strong woman and my legs were shaking.”

Even though Mrs. Chu was smiling when she spoke, her eyes could not deceive anyone. There was no kindness at all. Whoever looked at her had weak legs. No wonder she was rated as one of the most powerful women by historians.

Jiang Fuyuan patted her chest and said, “It’s really scary. She is probably similar to Wu Zetian. Women in power are like this. But I think Princess Yongkang has a strong aura. The Chu family seems to be a little worried about her.”

Yan Luan nodded, can he not worry about it? Although the Chu family is now obviously in control of the power, everything is suppressed by the Prime Minister Wang Yong. Even she herself is coveted by Wang Yong for her beauty, and the only one who can compete with Wang Yong is the Yan family behind Princess Yongkang. She naturally wants to win over her.